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    Jul 28, 2007, 06:39 AM
    Captive hippo teeth
    My wife and I are curious why captive hippo teeth are shortened (and how). Is it a hygienic or safety issue?
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    Aug 2, 2007, 09:39 PM
    The do this for safety reasons! They have a very large ,curved canines, used in aggressive displays that can be extremeley dangerous. Don't worry though, this doesn't keep them from eating, hippos cut the grass off not with their teeth, like most grazers, but with their broad, tough lips.
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